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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, May 5, 2001

TGI Saturday

The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full price is listed; the * denotes lower price for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

MUSIC

** Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele stylist, performing songs from his new CD, "Ehime Maru," 2 p.m., Borders-Waikele; free. 676-6698.

** Spirit, a 10-member band from Wayland Baptist University in Texas, performs 2-2:45 p.m., Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

Concert Under the Stars, a fund-raiser for Lanikai School PTA, 5-9:30 p.m., Lanikai Elementary School; entertainment by Ka'au Crater Boys, the Park Ratz, Oui Hawaii and the Keiki Palaka Band; also, food, drinks and silent auction; $12* ($10* advance). 261-1471.

Cinco de Mayo Concert, featuring IMX, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; presented by Xtreme Radio 104.3; $10*. 254-3596.

"Stardust & Moonlight: An American Songbook," presented by Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble and guest vocalist Leslie "Buz" Tennent, 7:30 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University; featuring songs from the 1920s, '30s and '40s; $25*. 263-6341.

DANCE

"Heiva I Oahu" Tahitian Festival, presented by Te Vai Ura Nui, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the hula mound behind King Intermediate School; $6. 988-7147.

"Tango Argentino with Florencia Taccetti," a series of Argentine tango workshops by Florencia Taccetti of Buenos Aires, from 2 p.m., Honolulu Club; additional classes from 2 p.m. Sunday; $20 per class, $100 for all classes and a party. Register: George Garcia, 721-2123.

** "Momotaro and the Peach Girl," Punahou Dance School's triennial production, 2:30 and 7 p.m., Dillingham Theatre, Punahou School; featuring a cast of 280 performing ballet, tap, hula, street dance, musical theater and jazz numbers; repeats at 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $8. 944-5829.

** Hawaii State Ballet annual student concert, 3 p.m., Mamiya Theatre; repeats at 3 p.m. Sunday; $12. 947-2755, 783-2747.

Holoku Ball, sponsored by Honolulu Hawaiian Civic Club, 5:30 p.m., Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; dinner, holoku parade, and entertainment by Mahi Beamer, Kealoha Kalama, Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus, and Keali'i Reichel and halau; $70. Reservations: 426-1073.

** Fiesta Mexicana, in a Cinco de Mayo performance, 7-7:45p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.

"Spring Footholds," featuring the thesis work of master of fine arts candidate Catherine Zahrn and a performance by the UH-Manoa Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday; $9*. 956-7655.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

** Orchid Society of Manoa Show and Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Noelani School cafeteria; also, a talk by Wally Nakamoto on "Orchid Culture" at 10 a.m.; the show/sale continues 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free admission. 988-5257.

** Hickam Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Skills Development Center, Hickam Air Force Base; free admission; open to the public. 449-1568, ext. 100.

** Lanikai Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lanikai Park and Community Center; crafts, food and music; free admission. 263-6489.

** Boys' Day Celebration, with kite-making and yo-yo demonstrations, 10 a.m.-noon, Market City Shopping Center; free. 734-0282.

** HMSA Bike Fun Fest, for ages 4-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,Wai'anae District Park; those who complete the bike safety clinic will receive a free helmet; children are encouraged to bring their bikes; repeats May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Shore Community Health Clinic (Kahuku Hospital); free. Register: 948-6845.

** Children's Day Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ala Moana Center; hands-on activities include origami, lei-making, stamping, gyotaku and miniature flower arrangements; continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free. 735-1860 (Temari Center for Asian and Pacific Arts).

** Spring Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $3*. 623-4050.

** Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall Center Court; free. 235-1143.

** St. Francis School 'Ohana Fair 2001, noon-11 p.m., on campus; free admission. 988-4111.

NATURE

Exploring the Reef by Day, for ages 5 and older, 8-10:30 a.m.; learn about reef conservation and reef walk safety; presented by Waikiki Aquarium; $8*. Register: 923-9741.

** Summer Garden Nightwalk, 6:30-9 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; bring insect repellent, rain gear and flashlight; free. Register: 233-7323.